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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Federal Bureau of Investigation
[OMB Number 1110–0043]
Criminal Justice Information Services
Division; National Instant Criminal
Background Check System Section;
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Existing Collection,
Comments Requested
60-Day Notice of Information
Collection Under Review: Approval of a
existing collection; The Voluntary
Appeal File (VAF) Brochure.
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ACTION:
The Department of Justice (DOJ), FBI,
Criminal Justice Information Services
(CJIS) Division’s National Instant
Criminal Background Check System
(NICS) Section will be submitted the
following information collection request
to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and approval in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed
information collection is published to
obtain comments from the public and
affected agencies. Comments are
encouraged and will be accepted for 60
days until June 30, 2008. This process
is conducted in accordance with Title 5,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
§ 1320.10.
If you have comments (especially on
the estimated public burden or
associated response time), suggestions,
or need a copy of the proposed
information collection instrument with
instructions or additional information,
please contact Natalie N. Snider,
Management and Program Analyst, FBI,
Criminal Justice Information Services
Division, National Instant Criminal
Background Check System Section,
Module A–3, 1000 Custer Hollow Road,
Clarksburg, West Virginia 26306, or
facsimile at (304) 625–7540.
Written comments and suggestions
from the public and affected agencies
concerning the proposed collection of
information are encouraged. Your
comments should address one or more
of the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency/component,
including whether the information will
have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s/component’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of the
information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
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(4) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
Overview of This Information
(1) Type of Information Collection:
Approval of an Existing Collection.
(2) Title of the Form: The Voluntary
Appeal File (VAF) Brochure.
(3) Agency Form Number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
department sponsoring the collection:
Form Number: 1110–0043.
Sponsor: Criminal Justice Information
Services (CJIS) Division of the FBI,
Department of Justice (DOJ).
(4) Affected Public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract:
Primary: Any individual requesting
entry into the FBI’s Criminal Justice
Information Services (CJIS) Division’s
National Instant Criminal Background
Check System (NICS) Section’s
Voluntary Appeal File (VAF).
Brief Abstract: Under 28 CFR,
§ 25.9(b)(1), (2), (3), the NICS must
destroy all identifying information on
allowed transactions within 24 hours of
the Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL)
being notified of the transaction’s
proceed status. If a potential purchaser
is delayed or denied a firearm, then
successfully appeals the decision, the
NICS Section cannot retain a record of
the overturned appeal or the supporting
documentation. If the record cannot be
updated, the purchaser continues to be
delayed or denied, and if that individual
appeals the decision, the documentation
must be resubmitted for every
subsequent purchase. As such, the
Voluntary Appeal File (VAF) was
mandated to be created and maintained
by the NICS Section for the purpose of
preventing future lengthy delays or
erroneous denials of a firearm transfer.
An individual wishing to request entry
into the VAF may obtain a VAF
brochure from the NICS Section, an
FFL, or the NICS Section Web site at the
Internet address: https://www.fbi.gov/
programs/nics/index.htm.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond:
It is estimated that 12,500 individuals
will request entry into the VAF. It takes
an average of 5 minutes to read and
complete all areas of the application, an
estimated 2 hours for the process of
fingerprinting including travel, and 25
minutes to mail the form for a total of
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2.5 hours estimated burden to the
respondent.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection:
The number of persons requesting
entry into the VAF is estimated to be
12,500 individuals. The time it takes
each individual to complete the process
is 2.5 hours. The total public burden
hours is 12,500 respondents multiplied
by 2.5 hours which equals 31,250 total
burden hours.
If additional information is required,
contact: Ms. Lynn Bryant, Department
Clearance Officer, United States
Department of Justice, Information
Management and Security Staff, Justice
Management Division, Suite 1600,
Patrick Henry Building, 601 D Street,
NW., Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: April 23, 2008.
Lynn Bryant,
Department Clearance Officer, United States
Department of Justice.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment Standards Administration
Proposed Extension of the Approval of
Information Collection Requirements
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor
(DOL), as part of its continuing effort to
reduce paperwork and respondent
burden, conducts a preclearance
consultation program to provide the
general public and Federal agencies
with an opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing collections
of information in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This
program helps to ensure that requested
data can be provided in the desired
format, reporting burden (time and
financial resources) is minimized,
collection instruments are clearly
understood, and the impact of collection
requirements on respondents can be
properly assessed. Currently, the
Employment Standards Administration
is soliciting comments concerning the
proposal to extend OMB approval of the
information collection: Employee
Polygraph Protection Act Regulations 29
CFR part 801. A copy of the proposed
information collection request can be
obtained by contacting the office listed
below in the addresses section of this
Notice.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted to the office listed in the
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addresses section below on or before
June 30, 2008.
Mr. Steve Andoseh, U.S.
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Ave., NW., Room S–3201, Washington,
DC 20210, telephone (202) 693–0373,
fax (202) 693–1451, E-mail
andoseh.steven@dol.gov. Please use
only one method of transmission for
comments (mail, fax, or E-mail).
ADDRESSES:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. Background
The Employee Polygraph Protection
Act of 1988 (EPPA), 29 U.S.C. 2001 et
seq., prohibits most private employers
from using any lie detector tests either
for pre-employment screening or during
the course of employment. See 29 CFR
801.1(a). Federal, State and local
government employers are exempted
from the Act. Id. EPPA section 7
contains several limited exemptions
authorizing polygraph tests under
certain conditions, including testing: (1)
By the Federal Government of experts,
consultants or employees of Federal
contractors, to name a few, engaged in
national security intelligence or
counterintelligence functions [29 U.S.C.
2006(b)–(c); 29 CFR 801.11]; (2) of
employees the employer reasonably
suspects of involvement in a workplace
incident resulting in economic loss or
injury to the employer’s business [29
U.S.C. 2006(d); 29 CFR 801.12]; (3) of
some current and prospective
employees of certain firms authorized to
manufacture, distribute or dispense
controlled substances [29 U.S.C. 2006(f);
29 CFR 801.13]; and (4) of some
prospective employees of private
armored car, security alarm and security
guard firms [29 U.S.C. 2006(e); 29 CFR
801.14]. The DOL’s Wage and Hour
Division may assess civil money
penalties of up to $10,000 per violation
against employers who violate any
EPPA provision. See 29 U.S.C. 2005(a);
29 CFR 801.40(a)(2). EPPA section 5
requires the Secretary of Labor to
promulgate such rules and regulations
as may be necessary to carry out the Act
and to require the recordkeeping
necessary or appropriate for
administration of the Act. See 29 U.S.C.
2004(a); 29 CFR 801.1(a), 801.30.
Appendix A of Regulations 29 CFR part
801 contains a written statement setting
forth both the examinee’s and
employer’s legal rights for use in
satisfying the EPPA section 8(b)(2)(d)
disclosure requirement. Employers may
use optional Form WH–1481 to provide
this notice. This information collection
is currently approved for use through
October 31, 2008.
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The DOL is particularly interested in
comments which:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
• Enhance the quality, utility and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
• Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submissions
of responses.
III. Current Actions
The DOL seeks approval for the
extension of this currently approved
information collection in order to carry
out its responsibility to ensure that
individuals subjected to polygraph
testing are afforded the rights and
protections contained in the EPPA.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Employment Standards
Administration.
Title: Employee Polygraph Protection
Act.
OMB Number: 1215–0170.
Agency Number: WH–1481.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit, not-for-profit institutions, farms.
Total Respondents: 328,000.
Total Annual Responses: 328,000.
Estimated Time per Response: Varies
from 1 minute to 30 minutes, depending
on the notice.
Estimated Total Burden Hours:
68,738.
Frequency: On occasion
(recordkeeping, reporting, third-party
disclosure).
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):
$0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/
maintenance): $0.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
information collection request; they will
also become a matter of public record.
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Dated: April 24, 2008.
Steve Andoseh,
Acting Chief, Branch of Management Review
and Internal Control, Division of Financial
Management, Office of Management,
Administration and Planning, Employment
Standards Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment Standards Administration
Proposed Extension of the Approval of
Information Collection Requirements
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as
part of its continuing effort to reduce
paperwork and respondent burden,
conducts a preclearance consultation
program to provide the general public
and Federal agencies with an
opportunity to comment on proposed
and/or continuing collections of
information in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This
program helps to ensure that requested
data can be provided in the desired
format, reporting burden (time and
financial resources) is minimized,
collection instruments are clearly
understood, and the impact of collection
requirements on respondents can be
properly assessed. Currently, the
Employment Standards Administration
is soliciting comments concerning its
proposal to extend OMB approval of the
information collection: Miner’s Claim
for Benefits Under the Black Lung
Benefits Act (CM–911), and
Employment History (CM–911a). A copy
of the proposed information collection
request can be obtained by contacting
the office listed below in the ADDRESSES
section of this Notice.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted to the office listed in the
ADDRESSES section below on or before
June 30, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Mr. Steven M. Andoseh,
U.S. Department of Labor, 200
Constitution Ave., NW., Room S–3201,
Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202)
693–0373, fax (202) 693–1451, E-mail
andoseh.steven@dol.gov. Please use
only one method of transmission for
comments (mail, fax, or E-mail).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Title IV of the Federal Mine Safety
and Health Act of 1977 as amended by
the Black Lung Benefits Reform Act of
1977 and subsequent amendments, 30
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Employment Standards Administration
Proposed Extension of the Approval of Information Collection
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ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL), as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a
preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and
Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or
continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program
helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired
format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized,
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of
collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed.
Currently, the Employment Standards Administration is soliciting
comments concerning the proposal to extend OMB approval of the
information collection: Employee Polygraph Protection Act Regulations
29 CFR part 801. A copy of the proposed information collection request
can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses
section of this Notice.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
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addresses section below on or before June 30, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Mr. Steve Andoseh, U.S. Department of Labor, 200
Constitution Ave., NW., Room S-3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone
(202) 693-0373, fax (202) 693-1451, E-mail andoseh.steven@dol.gov.
Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or
E-mail).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 (EPPA), 29 U.S.C.
2001 et seq., prohibits most private employers from using any lie
detector tests either for pre-employment screening or during the course
of employment. See 29 CFR 801.1(a). Federal, State and local government
employers are exempted from the Act. Id. EPPA section 7 contains
several limited exemptions authorizing polygraph tests under certain
conditions, including testing: (1) By the Federal Government of
experts, consultants or employees of Federal contractors, to name a
few, engaged in national security intelligence or counterintelligence
functions [29 U.S.C. 2006(b)-(c); 29 CFR 801.11]; (2) of employees the
employer reasonably suspects of involvement in a workplace incident
resulting in economic loss or injury to the employer's business [29
U.S.C. 2006(d); 29 CFR 801.12]; (3) of some current and prospective
employees of certain firms authorized to manufacture, distribute or
dispense controlled substances [29 U.S.C. 2006(f); 29 CFR 801.13]; and
(4) of some prospective employees of private armored car, security
alarm and security guard firms [29 U.S.C. 2006(e); 29 CFR 801.14]. The
DOL's Wage and Hour Division may assess civil money penalties of up to
$10,000 per violation against employers who violate any EPPA provision.
See 29 U.S.C. 2005(a); 29 CFR 801.40(a)(2). EPPA section 5 requires the
Secretary of Labor to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be
necessary to carry out the Act and to require the recordkeeping
necessary or appropriate for administration of the Act. See 29 U.S.C.
2004(a); 29 CFR 801.1(a), 801.30. Appendix A of Regulations 29 CFR part
801 contains a written statement setting forth both the examinee's and
employer's legal rights for use in satisfying the EPPA section
8(b)(2)(d) disclosure requirement. Employers may use optional Form WH-
1481 to provide this notice. This information collection is currently
approved for use through October 31, 2008.
II. Review Focus
The DOL is particularly interested in comments which:
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submissions of responses.
III. Current Actions
The DOL seeks approval for the extension of this currently approved
information collection in order to carry out its responsibility to
ensure that individuals subjected to polygraph testing are afforded the
rights and protections contained in the EPPA.
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
Title: Employee Polygraph Protection Act.
OMB Number: 1215-0170.
Agency Number: WH-1481.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit
institutions, farms.
Total Respondents: 328,000.
Total Annual Responses: 328,000.
Estimated Time per Response: Varies from 1 minute to 30 minutes,
depending on the notice.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 68,738.
Frequency: On occasion (recordkeeping, reporting, third-party
disclosure).
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $0.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a
matter of public record.
Dated: April 24, 2008.
Steve Andoseh,
Acting Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control,
Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration
and Planning, Employment Standards Administration.
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